History: Key Stage 3
Chronological
Understanding
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Make appropriate use of dates, vocabulary and conventions
that describe historical periods and the passing of time
Knowledge and
understanding of events,
people and changes in
the past
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Describe and analyse the relationships between the
characteristic features of the periods studied including the
experiences and range of ideas, beliefs and attitudes of men,
women and children
Social, cultural, religious and ethnic diversity
Analyse and explain the reasons for and results of the
historical events, situations and changes of periods studied
Identify trends both within and across different periods and
links between local, British, European and World history
Consider the significance of the main events, people and
changes studied
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Historical Interpretation
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Historical Enquiry
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How and why historical events, people, situations and
changes have been interpreted in different ways
Evaluate interpretations
Identify, select and use a range of appropriate sources of
information
Evaluate the sources used
Organisation and
communication
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Recall, prioritise and select historical information
Accurately select and use chronological conventions and
historical vocabulary appropriate to periods studied to
organise historical information
Britain 1066 – 1500
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Communicate knowledge and understanding of history using
a range of techniques including spoken language, structured
narratives, substantiated explanations
Structure of medieval society
Influence of religious communities
Religious and secular art and architecture
Impact of written and printed word including monastic
writings
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Britain 1500 - 1750
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Life as reflected in Chaucer
Religious settlement and reformation
Religious persecution